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SpiceJet air hostesses allegedly strip-searched by arlines own security personnel

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In a shocking incident, air-hostesses of SpiceJet airlines were allegedly strip-searched by the airline’s own security personnel.

The incident reportedly took place at Chennai airport on Saturday morning, and the air-hostesses were even told to remove sanitary pads from their handbags, reported NDTV. A report said that the air hostesses reported to work only after assurance that a high-level team will look into the matter.

Speaking to a news channel, an air hostess said that women personnel touched them inappropriately during the search and they have been stripped naked over the last three days. “A colleague in her period was asked to remove her sanitary napkin,” an air hostess said on the condition of anonymity.

The cabin crew has also alleged that the airline suspects them of swindling cash collected on board for food and other sales. “We talk about rape and molestation, is this any less?” said another crew member.

According to report, in an email to the protesting cabin crew, SpiceJet’s senior VP has blamed the strict search on suspicion of some cabin crew taking company material from flights.

However, senior SpiceJet official in Chennai has refuted all the allegations.

Aviation

Boeing, Antonov to Collaborate on Defense Projects

– MOU represents Boeing’s commitment to work with Ukrainian industry

– Includes exploring opportunities for collaborating on in-country support of Unmanned Aerial Systems

A Memorandum of Understanding was signed today by Boeing and Antonov Company to investigate potential collaboration on defense-related projects.

“We’re happy to keep collaborating with the Antonov Company to help Ukraine’s economic development and expansion,” stated Ted Colbert, CEO and president of Boeing Defence, Space, & Security.

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“This agreement demonstrates our ongoing efforts to find more opportunities to work with Ukrainian industry, which was underscored by our signing of the Ukrainian Defence Industry Compact earlier this year.”

The areas of potential collaboration identified in the agreement consist of training, logistical support and overhaul services for tactical Unmanned Aerial Systems utilized by the Ukrainian Armed Forces, which includes the ScanEagle. In addition, the companies will also explore opportunities for Antonov to provide engineering support to Boeing.

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“A strong, innovative, and efficient defense industry is key to sustainable economic development and national security, and we are extremely excited to collaborate with Boeing,” said Ievhen Gavrylov, CEO of Antonov Company.

This agreement brings a whole new level of opportunity to implement the latest and most effective solutions – in addition to the possibility of future projects with Boeing in the aerospace and defense industry.”